Patrick McKee

As of 3:25 p.m., dry conditions continue across the region. A weak cold front is located east of the Blue Ridge, which could be the focus for a few showers and storms this afternoon. A couple of these could produce strong wind gusts as temperatures continue to rise. #vawx https://t.co/Grpr8LcMYg

Areas of heavy rain continue to fall tonight, with the heaviest rain in Henry County. Movement is slow and to the northeast. Isolated flooding is possible. Thunder has become minimal, so most of this is just rain. #vawx https://t.co/qvCVP90Etj

Pockets of heavy rain and occasional thunder continue along and east of the Blue Ridge. Heavy rain and occasional wind gusts to 30 mph are possible as storms move slowly to the northeast #vawx https://t.co/FeoZqCKfX9

Areas of heavy rain are moving northeastly across Floyd County, with lighter rain extending into the Roanoke Valley. Heavy rain will move into the Roanoke Valley over the next 30 to 60 minutes. #vawx https://t.co/5eklcpSqwt

Showers and storms remain possible into this evening with some being strong to severe. As of 5 p.m., dry conditions continue across the region. The threat for stronger storms should end by midnight with lingering showers overnight. #vawx https://t.co/XNGwj48MmZ

Mostly dry and summer-like through the afternoon with highs in the 80s, then scattered storms roll in late with a chance for gusty winds and downpours. #PinPointweather https://t.co/qFXO9iViSc

The severe weather threat has come to an end. Windy conditions will return to the region on Saturday as another front moves in. Find out if storms are possible. https://t.co/34SvXuUwvu

The Tornado Watch has been canceled for the remaining central Virginia and Southside Counties. Lingering light to moderate showers continue in parts of the New River Valley. #vawx https://t.co/yuFI0EfcCQ

A broken line of storms is located from Floyd to Fincastle. Wind gusts to 60 mph are possible as the storms move to the east. A tornado watch remains in effect until 8 p.m. #vawx https://t.co/ULWKHtd83Z

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued until 3:45 p.m. for parts of the New River and Roanoke Valleys. The line of storms could produce wind gusts to 60 mph and very heavy rain. #vawx https://t.co/ZiiHPtCYmW

Storms will return to the region on Friday. Severe weather is possible. Strong winds and hail are the main threats. Click in the article for updated timing. https://t.co/M4H2kT3i1F

A few showers and thundershowers continue across the region this afternoon. A few will continue into this evening, but weakening is expected as temperatures drop. #vawx https://t.co/DQutA2PMlu

Temperatures will get much warmer over the next couple of days. That could lead to more storms. Find out the timing and when stronger storms could move in. https://t.co/3D5d2o1M2t

We were a bit warmer across the region today, especially in the New River Valley. Temperatures get even warmer to end the work week. Tonight at 6 on WFXR News, we talk about the storm potential due to the warmth. #vawx https://t.co/TjLxUiBRR5

A few showers are lingering this afternoon. The wedge is starting to break in the Mountain Empire where temperatures are warmer. Those warmer temperatures will try to slowly move to the east this afternoon. #vawx https://t.co/dEndhPDi6h

Cloudy conditions continue for now, but changes are finally on the way. Find out when temperatures will begin to increase again. https://t.co/mWjvUV6qh8

Temperatures remain chilly as of 5:25 p.m. They should hold fairly steady this evening and overnight as clouds and off-and-on rain continue. #vawx https://t.co/eP9ylmu3Gu